Description
Discover a moist and flavorful Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread Recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Packed with nutrients!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients List
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 cup grated apple (about 1 medium apple)
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Grate the Carrot, Apple, and Zucchini:
- Grate the carrot, apple, and zucchini using a grater. If the zucchini is very watery, squeeze out the excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in Grated Vegetables and Fruit:
- Gently fold in the grated carrot, apple, and zucchini until evenly distributed. If using nuts, fold them in at this stage.
- Pour Batter into Loaf Pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients:
- Freshly grated carrots, apples, and zucchini will yield the best flavor and texture.
- Add Mix-Ins:
- Consider adding raisins, cranberries, or chocolate chips for additional flavor and texture.
- Proper Cooling:
- Allow the bread to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to prevent it from crumbling.